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Wraithblade (The Wraithblade Saga Book 1) Kindle Edition

by S. M. Boyce (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 5,702 ratings
Connor Magnuson is going to conquer Death itself.

A penniless drifter, Connor has survived the last eight years alone in a cursed woodland teeming with monsters that eat grown men whole. Shunned, forgotten, and with nowhere else to go, he looks death in the eye every night and draws his sword to face it. The forest, after all, burned the fear out of him long ago.

Still, it hasn’t hardened the last shreds of his heart quite yet. When Connor hears a mysterious girl scream in the middle of nowhere, he ends up in a brutal battle that nearly costs him his life. His bravery does not go unrewarded, and in the aftermath of the fight, he finds himself bonded to the most infamous enchantment the world has ever seen: the Wraith King. The undead abomination grants him godlike power, but legendary magic always comes with a cost. Even as his fellow outcasts flock to him for help, Connor is branded as an outlaw. Kings and lords alike know where the wraith has gone, and they’ll slit his throat to take it from him. To them, a peasant like Connor is unworthy. He's a mistake to be corrected, and nothing more.

But Connor is no ordinary man, and he’ll drag those hunters to hell with him if that’s what it takes to protect what is his.
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Get lost in the forests and oceans of Saldia. Discover its vast lore for yourself and become part of the world.

Master your powers, design your own unique Augmentations, and experience an intricate world of reagents and hard magic that will spark your imagination with endless possibilities and combinations.

Strap in for the ride of your life as you experience heart-pounding adventure, brutal close-quarter battles, and an elaborate magical world that will leave you reeling with endless possibilities. Hero or villain? Champion or corpse? Legend, or just another man forgotten by the pages of history? Choose your path wisely. You won't get a second chance.

About the Author

When S. M. Boyce graduated with a degree in creative writing, she realized that made her well-qualified for serving French fries. It would take years of writing hundreds of thousands of words of all kinds before she became the fantasy and horror novelist she is today. Boyce specializes in action-packed stories that weave in fantasy, mystery, and heroines with a knack for mischief. All romantic leads are based loosely on her husband, who proves that soulmates are real. She has a deep love for ghosts, magic, and spooky things.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09237SG4H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wraithmarked Creative, LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 772 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1955252003
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Wraithblade Saga
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Boyce is known for action-packed epic fantasy, powerful heroes, and riveting magical stories filled with twists and intrigue. And, of course, a bit of humor sprinkled through it all. Pick up your kindle and get lost in the journey.

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Customers find the book intriguing from start to finish, with well-developed characters and a flawless writing style. Moreover, the pacing is fast and the world-building is amazing, making it a good start to a series. However, the fight scenes receive mixed reactions, with several customers noting they leave much to be desired. Additionally, the depth of the narrative receives mixed feedback, with some appreciating its complexity while others find it overly detailed.

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399 customers mention "Readability"377 positive22 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an intriguing and engaging epic tale with plenty of action throughout.

"...The magic is new and unique without being overly gimmicky. This deserves a read from anyone looking for new fantasy books to fill the void...." Read more

"Bad characters, good characters, all done brilliantly. The book is action. The story is the same, but the characters are all bigger than life...." Read more

"...characters however this book has short chapters that provide important parts of the plot and insights into other pertinent characters in the story...." Read more

"Love this story, dark and adventurous all wrapped in one with good variety of personalities it's told through. Ready to continue onto the rest of it." Read more

217 customers mention "Character development"209 positive8 negative

Customers praise the well-developed characters in the book, noting their mysterious backstories and how they become deeply personal to readers.

"Breath of fresh air. The writing is good, the characters have depth and logical motivations...." Read more

"Bad characters, good characters, all done brilliantly. The book is action. The story is the same, but the characters are all bigger than life...." Read more

"...chapters that provide important parts of the plot and insights into other pertinent characters in the story...." Read more

"...this story, dark and adventurous all wrapped in one with good variety of personalities it's told through. Ready to continue onto the rest of it." Read more

138 customers mention "Writing style"131 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as flawless and very descriptive, with one customer noting how the author builds an amazing world.

"Breath of fresh air. The writing is good, the characters have depth and logical motivations...." Read more

"Bad characters, good characters, all done brilliantly. The book is action. The story is the same, but the characters are all bigger than life...." Read more

"...All in all very well done but there are certainly some things that need to be addressed...." Read more

"...Still, the flawless writing and the ability of the author to build suspense and craft sorcery and warfighting kept me going into the wee hours for..." Read more

58 customers mention "Pacing"47 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, noting it starts fast and is a quick read, with one customer highlighting how it smoothly incorporates many new concepts.

"...Interesting world building, believable characters and a good pace are what I care about...." Read more

"The pace of the story is fast, succinct and interesting...." Read more

"...The book starts at a fast pace and not only manages to maintain that speed throughout but also builds a rich and intense world...." Read more

"The mix and depth of the characters made for a most enjoyable read. Starts fast and takes you in unexpected directions...." Read more

39 customers mention "World building"39 positive0 negative

Customers praise the world building in the book, describing it as amazing and full of life, with one customer noting how it is rooted in an ever-expanding universe.

"...The writing is good, the characters have depth and logical motivations. The magic is new and unique without being overly gimmicky...." Read more

"...I'm in it for the story. Interesting world building, believable characters and a good pace are what I care about...." Read more

"...There were few "fluf" sections, and most everything builds nicely towards the big fight scene at the end...." Read more

"...This is a gem of a book, as a fan of fantasy I would recommend it. As such i would hope you like it as well." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's beginning, describing it as a fantastic start to a series with an excellent premise and initial storyline.

"This book threw me for a bit of a loop. The premis is excellent. The writing is excellent. The book is 700+ pages long...." Read more

"Good start to the series with some interesting characters and stories. I am looking forward to seeing the story grow." Read more

"...It looked promising and the reviews were positive so I saved it to my list. I finished it in three days and now look forward to the second book." Read more

"...easily caught up in stories like this, but at least this first book was unusually good...." Read more

29 customers mention "Fight scenes"19 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fight scenes in the book, with some appreciating the evil villains while others find them unsatisfactory.

"Love this story, dark and adventurous all wrapped in one with good variety of personalities it's told through. Ready to continue onto the rest of it." Read more

"...The fights aren’t the best I’ve ever read but nothing glaring jumps out as especially out of place so I’ve got no real complaint...." Read more

"...A book with vivid fight scenes, crazy creatures that go more than just bump in the night, and lots of magic...." Read more

"...tale with plenty of characters to pay attention to--some good, some very evil, and some who reside in the gray zone...." Read more

16 customers mention "Depth"10 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the depth of the book, with some finding it well-developed while others criticize it for having unnecessary details.

"...No fluff, an interwoven and immersive world built upon a trope at first glance and the woefully inadequate description in Amazon that caused me to..." Read more

"...The bad: Too much unnecessary detail, every location/action takes paragraph upon paragraph of overwrought scene building...." Read more

"It’s a really good book, and I enjoyed the main characters. They had depth, and grew through the events of the book...." Read more

"Wraithblade's characters, villains and all, have depth and enhance the story...." Read more

One of a kind for the fantasy genre. A breath of fresh air!
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One of a kind for the fantasy genre. A breath of fresh air!
I've been reading fantasy since the 80's. Literally thousands of books covering not so well know authors and all the greats. SM Boyce describes in great detail all the surroundings, the magic system, and action packed fight scenes. There is no comparison when it comes to her writing ability. Detail, fluid, emotional, are just a few words that comes to mind with her writing style. I usually don't write reviews but she is so deserving of these compliments that I just couldn't let this slip by. Thanks for the breath of fresh life and air in the fantasy genre.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Actually good modern fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021
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    Breath of fresh air. The writing is good, the characters have depth and logical motivations. The magic is new and unique without being overly gimmicky. This deserves a read from anyone looking for new fantasy books to fill the void. Only thing missing is a decent romance and I think that will be coming in future books.

    Possible spoilers ahead.

    I only have two very minor quibbles. First is that the magic system is so far still very vague. Can our MC use potions/augments to even further enhance his strength? He's pretty strong as is, but some ranged attacks would be helpful, plus throwing fire and lightning is always cool. Zander is exponentially stronger than anything else they face in the book. Why? What makes one person's magic stronger than anothers by that much? I know quality of ingredients and skill, but there seems to be more to it that that, hopefully this gets just a bit better explained. That said, the magic system is great, and what is explained is explained very well imo.

    Second. I'm not sure how I feel about Zander surviving. I don't usually like when the villain always manages to escape and threats are never actually ended, BUT I'm reserving judgement on this for future books. It could still be done well.

    I ship Quinn and Connor, hoping it starts happening next book. Also hoping for a little less constant tension and secrets in the group next book.

    Really looking forward to the next one, I'll definitely be getting it!
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  • Rick W. Forster
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great stoytelling
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    Bad characters, good characters, all done brilliantly. The book is action. The story is the same, but the characters are all bigger than life. Not something to be trifled with.
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  • B Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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    After reading some of the reviews I almost opted not to read this book. I’m so glad I did. I had read that the fight scenes were too detailed and skipped between characters too much. I typically do not care for long chapters between characters however this book has short chapters that provide important parts of the plot and insights into other pertinent characters in the story. A few fight scenes were very detailed but not enough to take away from the story line which was very interesting. I am looking forward to the next book. I also enjoyed the humor. I like dark and sarcastic humor so found myself laughing often. If you like fighting, magic, humor, and mystery in a good story, I think you would enjoy this book. Happy reading!!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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    Love this story, dark and adventurous all wrapped in one with good variety of personalities it's told through. Ready to continue onto the rest of it.
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  • john
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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    I really am enjoying all of these characters, and can’t wait to see how both the story and the characters develop!!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but needs more proof reading and research.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022
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    Very much enjoyed the book, an excellent story with well written characters. All in all very well done but there are certainly some things that need to be addressed. Please, for the love of literature, find a different word than "splintered" to use as a descriptor. I would highly suggest some research into the mechanics of a fight, as it is apparent that while the over-all vision of a conflict is well designed the actual process of fighting (such as a sword swing taking multiple seconds to complete, enough time for an opponent to stand from a prone position) is poorly executed. Lastly, characters sometimes make the most illogical decisions for no apparent reason. No reasoning is ever given as to why this has happened, and the only thing I can surmise is that the author is too strictly following their outline rather than allowing the story to grow and developed naturally. I look forward to a second installment and if some of the flaws can be corrected then it would truly be a work of art.
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  • ktay27
    5.0 out of 5 stars The wait will be painful
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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    Nothing I love more than an edge of your seat, heart pounding book. When a book keeps me up at night because I must know what happens next and when I finish the book and immediately research the release of the next book, then that is a book I will always give 5 stars. I love Connor and his small little band of followers and can't wait to see who all he adds to his group. I want the Wraith King to become like Connor and not the other way around and I'm hoping the author feels the same way I do. Connor has a big heart especially when he sees someone in need of his abilities to fight. This could be his undoing at times, but it's the best part of him. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fantasy book with strong characters from the heroes to the villains. A book with vivid fight scenes, crazy creatures that go more than just bump in the night, and lots of magic. From the first page to the last, this book had me!
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  • Queen Sugar
    5.0 out of 5 stars OMG!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
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    Can I just say this book was EVERYTHING! I wasn’t expecting it to be this good but I gave it a chance because the cover was interesting. We have drifter alone in the forest. He’s running from the federali hood and doing penance by choosing a lonely existence in the forest with monsters. He hears a young girl cry out and has to make a decision. Leave her to whatever fate or go and help. And his decision to not walk away changes his life and the lives of countless others across multiple countries. Because he killed a king to protect a peasant girl and got more than what he bargained for. Watching his journey to survive and retain his humanity is just awesome and I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2
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  • Shaun Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun
    Reviewed in Australia on July 2, 2021
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    This is great fun to read. It's story telling is absorbing and it's characters are well developed and directed. I'm looking forward to the next one.
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  • Sugand
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Fantasy
    Reviewed in India on May 24, 2021
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    Action packed book. Excellent character development and world building. An engaging read and an page turner. Awaiting for the next book in series
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  • Kieran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2021
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    From a lot of the books I’ve read the past year or two, it seems that necromancy has become vogue for the villain in the story. I, therefore, approached this book rather apprehensively, fearing another necromancy story, fortunately, I found this to be a very original and entertaining read. The story jumps right into an action scene and the majority of the book matches that fast paced action. The most compelling part of the story however, is the well developed characterisation. The background on the characters are revealed gradually, slowly opening the door to the history of the character in a way that just confirms the perception you already have. The author does a great job at providing relatable characters without providing pages of backstory and I found the echos of the protagonist’s father’s advice to be a really nice touch. The book does fall occasionally into predictability a few standard fantasy tropes occurring, but it doesn’t really detract from the story, and if anything, allows for more time to be invested into other smaller characters. My favourite element of the book is the wonderful way the author portrays each character’s motivation, providing a commentary for their actions. There are several moments of excellence between the protagonist and the Wraith, with their constant dichotomy of ideals, one quixotic, the other cynical. It’s great to see the development of the two and their changing relationship through that contrast. Overall the book is well written, handles multiple point of views very well and provides a riveting read that I struggled to put down; I very much look forward to the next iteration in the series.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excepcional
    Reviewed in Spain on February 27, 2022
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    Una historia que se desarrolla sola, unos personajes muy creíbles. Un libro que se lee y se disfruta sin casi esfuerzo. Muy recomendable.
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  • Client Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Une perle rare.
    Reviewed in France on May 9, 2021
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    Excellent livre. Intrigue fouillée, personnages charismatiques. Un très bon premier livre. J ai hâte de lire la suite. Sautez dessus.
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